A SPECIAL police operation took place yesterday to find more witnesses to a hit-and- run incident which led to a pensioner's death.

One week after the incident, in Marton Road, Middlesbrough, officers from the Cleveland Police crash investigation unit questioned pedestrians and drivers in a bid to find more information.

The man who died, Bernard Darby, 75, of Penrith Close, Redcar, east Cleveland, was married with two daughters, a son and six grandchildren aged between 11 and 21.

He was using the pedestrian crossing outside the Toby Carvery pub, Marton Road when he was struck by a car which failed to stop.

He was taken to Middlesbrough General Hospital with multiple injuries, where he died last Tuesday.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen a blue Honda Civic, registration NX52 XJJ, in the area to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call (01642) 301 552.

Two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, have been arrested in connection with the incident, and have been released on police bail.

Two 17-year-olds have also been charged with being carried in a stolen vehicle.